SSL certificates
SSL certificates for a secure, trusted website
Every hosting plan includes free SSL certificates that are activated automatically. Need more? Choose a premium certificate – from domain validated to Extended Validation.
- Free SSL in every hosting plan
- Automatic activation and HTTPS redirect
- Simple, Wildcard and EV certificates
The basics
What is an SSL certificate and why do you need one?
An SSL certificate encrypts the connection between your website and your visitors' browsers. Everything that is transmitted – contact form entries, login details, payment information – travels in encrypted form and cannot be read or changed by third parties. You can recognise a secured website by the https:// at the start of the address and the padlock symbol in the browser.
Today an SSL certificate is no longer optional. Browsers warn visitors when a page is not secure, and many people leave immediately when they see such a warning. With HTTPS you protect your visitors' data, build trust in your brand and meet a basic requirement for running an online shop or collecting personal data.
- Encrypted data transfer with HTTPS
- Padlock symbol instead of browser warnings
- Essential for forms, logins and online shops
Included in every plan
Free SSL – activated automatically
With CheapTopHost you do not have to buy, install or renew a basic certificate yourself.
Automatic activation
As soon as your domain points to your hosting, a free SSL certificate is issued and installed for it – with no action needed on your part.
Automatic renewal
Free certificates are renewed in the background, so your website never shows an expired certificate warning.
Force HTTPS
With one setting every visitor is redirected to the secure https:// version of your website automatically.
For every domain
Each domain and subdomain in your plan can be secured with its own free certificate.
Bring your own
Already have a certificate from elsewhere? You can install an external SSL certificate in the control panel at any time.
Works with our CDN
Encrypted delivery also covers content served through our free CDN with edge caching.
SSL certificates compared
Free SSL is ideal for most websites. Premium certificates offer additional validation levels and coverage for special requirements.
| Type | Validation | Ideal for | Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free SSL | Domain validated, automatic | Blogs, portfolios, company websites | Yes, in every hosting plan |
| Simple SSL | Domain validated | Websites wanting a commercial certificate | Optional, available to order |
| Wildcard SSL | Domain validated, covers all subdomains | Projects with many subdomains (e.g. shop., blog., app.) | Optional, available to order |
| Extended Validation SSL | Highest level: verification of the company | Online shops, financial services, larger businesses | Optional, available to order |
All certificates use strong encryption. Premium certificates are ordered separately; current prices are shown in the shop.
Premium certificates
Which premium SSL certificate is right for you?
Simple SSL
A domain validated certificate that confirms you control the domain. Issued quickly and suitable for anyone who prefers a commercial certificate to a free one.
Wildcard SSL
One certificate for your main domain and all its subdomains at the same level. Practical and easy to manage if you run separate areas such as a shop, a blog or a customer portal.
Extended Validation SSL
The highest validation level. Before issuing, the certificate authority checks that your company exists and is legally registered. Ideal where maximum trust matters.
Visibility and trust
HTTPS helps your SEO and your conversion rate
Search engines prefer secure websites. HTTPS is a confirmed ranking signal, and pages without encryption are labelled as not secure in common browsers. An SSL certificate is therefore a simple but important building block for good visibility in search results.
Trust also has a direct effect on sales and enquiries. Visitors are more willing to fill in a form, create an account or complete a purchase when they can see that their connection is protected. With free SSL and automatic HTTPS redirection, every website hosted with us starts with this advantage.
Frequently asked questions about SSL certificates
Is SSL really free with my hosting plan?
Do I have to install the SSL certificate myself?
When should I choose a premium SSL certificate?
What is the difference between domain validation and Extended Validation?
Does an SSL certificate improve my Google ranking?
Can I use an SSL certificate I bought elsewhere?
Secure your website with SSL today
Choose a hosting plan with free SSL included, or contact us about a premium certificate.